Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to excuse Sandy Noffsinger and Mike Blecha from this meeting Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to excuse Sandy Noffsinger and Mike Blecha from this meeting Passed with a motion by Kevin League and a second by Mr. Mike Lutz.

Brad Baney: Yea

Mike Blecha: Absent

Jason Frederick: Yea

Amy Haines: Yea

Kevin League: Yea

Kent Lorens: Yea

Mr. Mike Lutz: Yea

Sandy Noffsinger: Absent

Shad Stamm: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

2. Open meetings law

Agenda Item Type:
Action Item

Rationale:

The Board of Education reserves the right to enter into Closed/Executive Session for 1) the protection of public interest or 2) the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual, and the individual has not requested a public meeting. When making a motion to enter into Closed/Executive Session, the member making such a request should be as specific as possible keeping the previously listed stipulation in consideration.

If the Board is in agreement, a motion maybe to enter into Closed/Executive Session to 1) discuss a personnel matter, or 2) for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of the individual, or 3) to discuss litigation and for the protection of the public interest.

Action concerning matters discussed in Closed/Executive Session will be acted upon in open session

3. Awards and Recognitions

Agenda Item Type:
Action Item

4. Public comment

Agenda Item Type:
Information Item

Rationale:

Welcome to the Dundy County Stratton Public Schools Board of Education Meeting. The Board welcomes citizens to attend board meetings to become acquainted with the programs and operations of the district. Members of the public are also encouraged to share their ideas and opinions with the Board during the agenda item labeled “Public Items”. Comments or questions from the audience at any other time during the meeting except for the agenda item “Public Items” will out of necessity be declared out of order.

The Nebraska Open Meetings Act prevents the board from speaking to a matter that is not on the agenda. Please understand that the board may be unable to address your issue during the meeting. It is not permissible for the board to comment on items not listed for the protection of the public’s right to know and participate in the discussion of items that do come before the board and stated appropriately in the meeting agenda.

During this agenda item “Public Items” we ask that you abide by the following rules:

Public Comment Protocol and Procedures

Anyone wishing to speak to the board on specific agenda items or on other topics relevant to board business must complete a Public Comment Request Card and submit it to the Board President prior to the opening of the meeting. The public will only be recognized and their comments heard at Item “Public Items” on the board agenda. The total time allotted for the public comment will not exceed thirty minutes and each member of the public will be allotted not more than five minutes to address the Board. If a group wishes to speak, please designate one spokesperson for the group.

Please state your name and the topic you are addressing before you begin.

Speakers are asked to direct their questions and comments to the chair. A member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent may direct clarifying questions to the chair, but the board will not under any circumstance enter into a debate with any the member of the public.

Speakers may offer objective criticism of district operations and programs, but the Board would encourage members of the public to address complaints concerning individual district personnel through the proper chain of command. The chair may direct the member of the public to the appropriate means to address concerns brought before the Board; however, the board will not respond with action but will take comments under advisement and direct the comments to the appropriate staff member to address outside of the board meeting.

Please remember that is a public meeting for the conduct of business of the Dundy County Stratton Public School District. Offensive language, personal attacks and hostile conduct will not be tolerated. You should further be advised that there is no legal protection for any comments that are made.

If any district meeting of a Class I, II, III, IV, or VI school district any person conducts himself or herself in a disorderly manner and persists in such conduct after notice by the president or person presiding, the president or person presiding may order such person to withdraw from the meeting and, if the person refuses, may order any person or persons to take such person into custody until the meeting is adjourned.

Any person who refuses to withdraw from such meeting on being so ordered as provided in section 79-570 or who willfully disturbs such meeting shall be guilty of a Class V misdemeanor.

5. Consent Agenda

Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda

Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented with the exception of moving item 5.H Student handbook approval to the business agenda Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented with the exception of moving item 5.H Student handbook approval to the business agenda and Staff Handbook. Passed with a motion by Amy Haines and a second by Mr. Mike Lutz.

Brad Baney: Yea

Mike Blecha: Absent

Jason Frederick: Yea

Amy Haines: Yea

Kevin League: Yea

Kent Lorens: Yea

Mr. Mike Lutz: Yea

Sandy Noffsinger: Absent

Shad Stamm: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

5.A. Verification of publication and notice

Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item

Rationale:

To verify that notice of the meeting was given by publication in the Benkelman Post, a legal newspaper for Dundy County Stratton and by written notice to each member of the board, the designated method of giving notice

Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to verify the publication and notice of the meeting was properly given Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.

5.B. Adoption of the agenda

Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item

Rationale:

To adopt the agenda of this meeting. The board reserves the right to change the order of items within the agenda.

Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adopt the agenda Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.

5.C. Approval of the minutes

Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item

Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the minutes of the July 11 regular board meeting Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.

This agenda item for the purpose of discussing the budeget for the 2016-2017 school year as well as the potential tax request for 2017.

Recommended Motion(s):
none Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.

6.E. Approval of teaching contract

Agenda Item Type:
Action Item

Rationale:

We have found a certificated teacher to replace Cindy McVicker in Title I. We would like to recommend Chris Watt for this position. Mr. Watt is a graduate of Stratton High and was most recently employed by Holdrege Schools. He has endorsements in Social Studies, Coaching, Drivers Education and Counseling as well as Elementary Education.

This means Tracy Lambley will stay in Special Education for now and Courtney Nix will be her aide. Courtney will continue working towards her degree in Elementary Special Education.

Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the teaching contract for Chris Watt for the 2016-2017 school year Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve the teaching contract for Chris Watt for the 2016-2017 school year Passed with a motion by Kevin League and a second by Mr. Mike Lutz.

Brad Baney: Yea

Mike Blecha: Absent

Jason Frederick: Yea

Amy Haines: Yea

Kevin League: Yea

Kent Lorens: Yea

Mr. Mike Lutz: Yea

Sandy Noffsinger: Absent

Shad Stamm: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

6.F. NASB Area meetings

Agenda Item Type:
Action Item

Rationale:

The NASB area meetings are coming up soon, plan to sign up. Th first meeting is in Kearney on september 1 in Kearney, the second is in North Platte on Sept. 28. Registration begins at 3:30MT at both sites. Let Crissy, Stacey or myself know if you need to be signed up. There is a $20 cancellation fee. Mike B., Amy, Jason and Kevin should be receiving awards this year.

The board should select their negotiatiors. The committee for 2016-2017 negotiations was Sandy Noffsinger, Chair, Amy Haines - Past Chair, Kent Lorens and Jason Frederick. The president may appoint the committee or it may be done via a motion.